Bulldog

Breed Type: Non-sporting

Weight: 50 lbs for Males, 40 lbs for Females

Height: 12 to 15 inches

Coat type: Short haired coat.

Color: Bulldogs are mostly available in brindle, solid white, red or fawn colors or with any of the other colors splashed on white background. Experts advise to buy bulldogs in beige, piebald, brindle and white hues.

Nature: Considered a fighting dog originally, Bulldogs are intelligent, simple, gentle, affectionate, sensitive, fearless, bold and can be trained easily. In summers, it prefers an air-conditioned house. It is quite friendly to other dogs, household pets and children. Though, some of them are cautious with strangers, they are mostly friendly to everyone. It requires consistent training and is sensitive to the voice of the trainer.

Grooming: Rubber brush to remove dead hair, when the dog is shedding, is needed. Occasional application of a special lotion along the facial folds is needed to keep them clean.

Exercise: This dog breed adapts itself to the activity level of the family, though it needs sufficient rest for the development of healthy bones, muscles and joints. Light exercise is enough to keep it healthy.